Rep. Derrick Jackson

Maddy summaryHR 262 is a House resolution recognizing February 13, 2025, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and acknowledges the impact of lupus - a chronic autoimmune disease affecting approximately 55,000 Georgians - on patients, families, and healthcare systems. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions; it solely serves as a symbolic recognition to support advocacy efforts. The House adopted this resolution on February 13, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to increase the minimum wage for certain employees and eligible full-time state employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for reporting; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and penal institutions, respectively, so as to enact the "Georgia Living Wage Act"; to revise the eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide that no employer shall utilize a certificate issued by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 214(c) to pay individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage; to require the payment of minimum wage for inmate labor; to revise authorized deductions from inmate wages; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 239) is a ceremonial measure adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives to commemorate the 116th Founders Day of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It honors the organization's founding in 1909 by figures including W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, recognizing their historic work against racial discrimination. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it solely expresses the House's support for the NAACP's legacy and ongoing civil rights efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 229 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins on his military retirement after 40 years of service. The resolution commends his distinguished career, including six overseas deployments, leadership roles, and numerous military awards like the Bronze Star Medal. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his service to Georgia and the nation. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 11, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Colonel Jenkins.

Maddy summaryHR 242 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 20, 2025, as "Alpha Day at the Capitol" to honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The resolution highlights the fraternity's 118-year history, over 70,000 members, community service contributions (including $2.3 million in scholarships), and notable members like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Raphael Warnock. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on citizens or laws, it simply urges citizens to acknowledge the fraternity's community work.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 48 years of service and recognizing March 7, 2025, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Essie Frankie Mae Stegall Arnold, a former Fairburn, Georgia city councilwoman and community leader who died on January 26, 2025. It recognizes her 50 years of service to Fairburn, her historic role as the city's first African American councilwoman, and her community contributions, including awards and presidential ceremony invitations. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to them. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 220) recognizing Dereck Isaiah Reed, an 11th-grade student at Global Impact Academy. It commends his leadership in academic clubs, community service (including an internship with State Representative Lydia Glaize), and civic engagement, such as his work distributing food and essentials. The resolution, adopted by the House on February 10, 2025, formally honors his achievements and extends well-wishes for his future. It does not create new laws or affect policy, as it is purely a gesture of recognition.